Quote Originally Posted by Browning151 View Post
So as Americans, we must now be so politically correct so that we don't offend anyone or hurt anyones feelings, but if we dare get offended by something or feel it is insensitive then we are automatically labeled as racists, bigots or hate mongers right?

If this imam was a true religious leader and sought to spread understanding and acceptance of islam in this country, why would he build a mosque that many Americans feel is disrespectful to them? You're setting yourself and your religion up to be cast in a bad light as disrespectful and inflammatory. Isn't the purpose of any religion to spread the word and gain followers? Wouldn't that agenda be better served by showing people that you are understanding and compassionate instead of doing something that many feel is disrespectful? Like Jimmy said, no one is denying their RIGHT to build the mosque, but the sensibility of putting it there.
Putting it where? 2 Blocks from ground zero? What about 3 blocks? Would that be ok? no? 4 blocks then? We could go on forever. Just admit it. For the majority it is less about "sensibility" and more about paranoia.